Fire under control at Shah gas field; operations suspended

A fire that broke out at the Shah gas field following a drone attack is now under control, with no injuries reported.

Abu Dhabi authorities say operations at the facility have been suspended while the damage is being assessed.

They are also urging the public to rely only on official sources for information and to avoid sharing rumours or unverified reports.

Abu Dhabi authorities and relevant response teams have contained and brought under control a fire that broke out at Shah gas field, caused by a drone attack.

Operations at the facility have been suspended while damage is assessed, and no injuries have been reported.

The public…

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 16, 2026

Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire at Shah field, caused by a drone strike. No injuries have been reported, and further updates will be provided in due course.

The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or…

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 16, 2026